The Administration of Buddhism in China - A Study and Translation of Zanning and the Topical Compendium of the Buddhist Clergy (Da Song Seng shilue) -
This book illuminates how Zanning, the leading Buddhist literatus at the Song court, and his Topical Compendium of the Buddhist Clergy and the new Song-dynasty consensus which he helped forge, became foundational for the future of China and formed the model for culture and civilization throughout East Asia.